The CX-5 and CR-V are both longtime Car and Driver favorites, but with the Mazda fully redesigned for 2026, which one comes out on top?

All have their strengths, but one emerged as the best mix of practicality, performance, and value.

Honda CR-V vs. 2026 Mazda CX-5 Comparison. See how the 2026 Honda CR-V and 2026 Mazda CX-5 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of ...

Here is how the two compare on the ratings that decide the 2026 IIHS awards, from the crash tests to crash avoidance and federal scores. Mazda's CX-5 checks every box the IIHS requires for its highest ...

The Japanese automaker's best-selling vehicle is due for a major update. The third generation will also face off with intense competition from the ultra-popular Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. While these ...

Mazda retained most of the sporty handling that made the first-generation enjoyable, and yet this SUV is much more mature now with vastly improved ride comfort, noise isolation, and interior quality.

From 2013 on, here’s how the Mazda CX-5 earned its reputation. Is that rep now in peril?

In a past life, when I was still working the showroom floor at what was then Western Canada’s top-volume Mazda dealership, the CX-5 wasn't just another crossover parked among many on the roadside ...